By Mailee Hung. I find myself continually fascinated by how many cool people I meet through climbing. I’ve met surgeons, artists, accountants, rope access workers, welders, baristas, and, yes, of course, fun-employed dirtbags. It’s amazing to me that, despite the wide variety of backgrounds and range of experiences climbers come from, they always feel like […]
The rumors are true. Dogpatch Boulders, your favorite bouldering gym in San Francisco, is getting even more awesome. Since opening in 2013 in the Dogpatch District, climbers from around the country have flocked to the legendary gym. But that’s no reason to sit back on our haunches! In 2015 our neighbors moved out, which led […]
Dogpatch Boulders, our bouldering gym in San Francisco California, recently got a write-up in Hoodline, a neighborhood-based San Francisco publication. Check it out to find out more about our upcoming expansion! …Bouldering is a form of rock climbing in which there are no ropes, and the pitches are significantly smaller, usually topping out at around […]
The kids are alright! Check out this awesome video that follows the SOTA Outdoor Leadership program on a trip to Dogpatch Boulders. The program encourages kids to be active and learn by doing – and what better place for that than San Francisco’s largest bouldering gym?! “Kids I knew as a certain person in the […]
I wrapped my left thumb and index finger around the razor-sharp, Buttermilk gaston and pulled up onto my right foot. Nope. That’s not the move. With a thud, I’m back on the pad. Cursing, I notice an aching pain in my left index finger. Split…. Badly. My first day in the high desert is off […]
If you’re new to bouldering or are planning to bring friends to the gym for the first time, this video offers helpful tips to get you started. There will always be room to improve your climbing technique, but understanding bouldering etiquette and safety right off the bat is the best way to get started. In this […]
If you happened by Dogpatch Boulders on October 23rd you may have noticed that none of the usual suspects were behind the desk. In their place were the friendly faces of Touchstone all-stars from around the Bay area, because your regularly scheduled staff members were out doing some family bonding in Tomales Bay! Most of […]
Earlier this year, Team Touchstone athlete Nilo Batle competed in Arco Italy in the World Championships! Check out this awesome video to learn more about his experience – great work Nilo!
If you’re an American Ninja Warrior fan, Megan Martin, Isaac Caldiero, and Noah Tal Kaufman are becoming household names. These climbers have performed well in the TV show and proven that climbers have the finger strength, balance and body awareness to levitate up the Walking Bar, float along the Tilting Slider, and slam dunk the Warped Wall. Their success has inspired non-climbers to […]
Dogpatch Boulders and Mission Cliffs got a mention in Roots Rated Guide to Outdoor Adventure around San Francisco. “Whether you’re a newbie climber or hardcore rock jock, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy in San Francisco. In addition to nearby world-class outdoor terrain, the city is home to some of the best climbing […]
